Reborn in the 60s, I hunt to support my family and even seduce the village beauty.

Aunt stuffed the cloth bag into Chang Kun's bag, took Xiao Shui's hand, squatted down, looked her up and down several times, then gathered Xiao Shui's braids and tightened the red ribbon in her hair.

"When we get to Grandma's house, be good, don't run around, and don't cause trouble for your older brother," Fan Erxiao nagged, clearly worried about Xiao Shui.

Xiao Shui nodded vigorously: "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely be obedient."

Fan Erxiao stood up again, looked at Chang Kun, and moved his lips a few times: "Xiao Kun, Xiao Shui is in your hands now."

Having grown up like this, Xiao Shui has never left the capital city.

Chang Kun nodded: "Auntie, don't worry, I'll take good care of her."

Chang Kun's uncle also arrived, carrying a bag containing several packets of snacks and some daily necessities. He stuffed the bag into Chang Kun's bag, patted Chang Kun on the shoulder, and said, "Be careful on the road. Call home when you get there."

Cheng Min straightened Chang Kun's collar and whispered in his ear, "Be careful and come back soon."

Chang Kun glanced at her, smiled, and silently said, "I understand."

People gathered in the courtyard, offering their advice one after another.

Chang Kun nodded so many times his neck ached. Xiu'er stood beside him, holding Xiao Shui's hand, the two girls whispering to each other.

Chang Dashan looked at the sky and said, "Alright, let's not delay any longer, it's time to go."

Chang Kun slung his bag over his shoulder, carrying the sack and bundle his aunt had prepared in one hand, and holding Xiao Shui's hand in the other.

Xiao Shui was still clutching the piece of paper with the little figure drawn on it tightly in her other hand, as if afraid of dropping it.

The family saw them off at the gate, and Liu Meifen called after them, "Remember to send a telegram if anything happens!"

Chang Kun led Xiao Shui out of the alley.

The autumn morning breeze was cool and chilly, making one's neck feel tight. Xiao Shui's small hand was holding Chang Kun's big hand, which was warm.

When I arrived at work, I went to find Sister Wu first.

The ticket window was open, and Sister Wu was sorting tickets with her head down. When she heard the knocking, she looked up, saw it was Chang Kun, and smiled.

"Xiao Kun? Weren't you supposed to be traveling with the car today? What are you doing here?"

"Sister Wu, could you please buy me a ticket to Tangshan?"

"Don't you have a work permit if you're on the bus? Why do you need a ticket?" Sister Wu looked at him strangely.

"I brought a little girl with me; she needs to buy a ticket." Chang Kun took out the money and handed it over.

Sister Wu understood and promptly printed a ticket.

Chang Kun packed the tickets, turned around, and left.

The journey to Tangshan wasn't far and the trip was short, so I didn't buy a sleeper berth and just made do with whatever I could find.

Chang Kun didn't rush to the waiting room; instead, he went into the restroom first. After closing the door, a thought struck him, and he put all the food, bundles, and things belonging to Uncle Hong that his aunt had asked him to bring into his spatial storage.

Instantly, my shoulders felt lighter, and my hands were empty.

The grain can be stored in the space without fear of loss or damage; it can be taken out when you arrive at your destination.

As for Xiaoshui's schoolbag, he had already taken most of the odds and ends out of it last night while the little girl was sleeping, leaving only a few cookies and the drawing.

Xiao Shui felt it was lighter when she carried it in the morning and muttered, "Why is it lighter?"

Chang Kun tried to convince her, saying, "You'll find it light once you get used to carrying it," and the girl believed him and didn't ask any more questions.

After leaving the restroom, Chang Kun walked towards the waiting room.

From afar, I could see Xiao Shui sitting on a bench, her legs dangling in mid-air, swinging back and forth. Next to her sat Monkey, who was laughing and joking with her.

"Big brother! Where did you go? I thought you lost me!" Xiao Shui looked up, her tone tinged with reproach.

"I'm going to buy tickets." Chang Kun took out the tickets and waved them in front of her.

Monkey winked at Chang Kun: "This little girl is something else, bold and outgoing. She just told me she's going to her grandma's house because there's lots of good food there."

Xiao Shui was embarrassed by what was said and buried her face in Chang Kun's clothes, only one eye showing.

Chang Kun smiled, patted her head, and said to Monkey Brother, "You get in the car first, I'll be there after I've settled her in."

Monkey nodded, picked up his bag, and said, "Keep an eye on her, the bus is crowded, don't push her."

"understood."

Monkey King left. Chang Kun pulled Xiao Shui to find seats; there was still some time before boarding.

He placed his bag next to Xiaoshui as a cushion so the little girl would be more comfortable. After sitting for a while, Xiaoshui took the drawing out of her bag and looked at it again and again.

"Big brother, will Grandma not like me?" Xiao Shui suddenly asked.

Everyone else at school has a maternal grandmother, but hers lives far away, and she doesn't even remember what her grandmother looks like.

"How could that be? Your grandma can't wait to see you."

Xiao Shui smiled with her lips pursed, and then started swinging her legs again.

Chang Kun leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes for a moment, and went through today's schedule in his mind.

Get on the bus and we'll arrive in Tangshan. Once there, we'll go to my aunt's house first, and then to Zhao Jia Gou, which Grandpa Hong mentioned, to find that old lady Zhou.

There's a lot to do, and I also have a little girl to take care of, so I have to be careful in everything I do.

He opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Shui beside him.

The little girl was staring at the railway tracks across the street, muttering to herself, seemingly muttering something to herself. Her braid was askew, so Chang Kun reached out and straightened it for her.

"Brother, is the train very, very long?"

"Yeah, it's really long."

"Longer than our alley?"

"It's much longer; you'll see once you get on the bus."

Xiao Shui blinked, her face filled with undisguised anticipation.

When it was time to board, the platform became crowded. Passengers carrying large and small bags jostled and pushed, and long queues formed in front of the ticket gates, creating a chaotic scene.

Chang Kun glanced at the queue, then tightened his grip on Xiao Shui's hand: "Come on, let's not squeeze in with them."

He led Xiao Shui around to the dining car door, took out his work ID and waved it. The train attendant glanced at it and stepped aside.

Chang Kun carried Xiao Shui up first, then followed her onto the train. The carriage was much quieter, with only a few train attendants preparing meals, and the air was filled with the smell of lettuce leaves.

It was Xiao Shui's first time in the dining car. Her eyes were looking around curiously, but she knew she couldn't touch anything, so she obediently followed behind Chang Kun.

Just as Chang Kun was about to arrange for Xiao Shui to sit down, a thought suddenly struck him: a red dot was flashing in his system's sensor.

Among the crowded people boarding the bus, one person seemed a bit off.

The man's hands were restless, scrambling through the crowd, not like he was getting on the bus, but more like he was looking for someone to assault.

Chang Kun frowned slightly.

A hothead?

He's been working on this line for so long that petty thieves have all run away, and even transient criminals avoid him.

Over time, passengers have come to know that this train is safe, and they can easily put their wallets in their pockets without losing them.

Who is so bold as to come and stick their claws out at this time?

Chang Kun turned around and took two steps, but then a thought suddenly crossed his mind, and he slowed down.

The news that Zhang Qingfeng has been transferred has probably already spread.

The thief gangs have their own information channels; they know exactly which sections of the road are heavily guarded and which are less so.

This line used to be managed by Zhang Qingfeng, and the security was good, so they didn't dare to come here.

Now that there's a new section chief, they're testing the waters by sending someone to scout things out and see if he's a real person or a swindler.

And here comes the thief.